Excursion Nevis highlights and botanical gardens tour at Charlestown
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Tour this charming and beautiful island nick-named the Queen of the Caribbean - a spectacular landscape of historical sites and naturally scenic locations. This very popular tour combines our major historical sites with the uniquely designed Botanical Garden. It includes a visit to the island's two small Museums - Hamilton House, birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the USA and which nowadays houses the Alexander Hamilton Museum, and the Museum of Nevis History which houses the largest collection of Horatio Nelson's memorabilia in the Western Hemisphere. Also along the route you will have historical churches pointed out to you such as Fig Tree Church which houses the original marriage certificate of Lord Horatio Nelson and Fanny Nisbet. The Botanical Garden is 8 acres of the most diversified tropical plant landscape to be found in the islands. Collected from around the world, the magnificent plants of the tropics provide serene beauty and education to the visitor.
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Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and approximately 12 steps at the venues. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera from the ship.